BOARDING – START HERE
GENERAL INFORMATION
“At Alert K9 Training Center the safety and well being of your dog is our primary focus .”
To our past, current and future training clients, welcome to our exclusive boutique boarding and daycare facility!
If you are a longtime border with us or you have never boarded with us before you will find we have a very unique approach compared to most other facilities. Our primary focus as a training facility is problem-solving issues between owner and dog. We address a variety of breeds with a wide range of behavioral and social issues on a daily basis. For this reason, we only offer our boarding services to past and/or enrolled training clients. The benefits of being a “private” boarding facility are numerous and allow us to maintain a level of quality, familiarity, and obedience during your dogs stay.
Creating a transparent and calming environment is very important to us. In our new building, we have designed an open floor concept with windows for clientele to see into the boarding/daycare areas. Also, keeping in line with our upfront, serene environment, we have a ZERO bark policy. We will correct for barking whether it be due to boredom or aggression toward a neighboring kennel. Our goal is to make everyone’s stay as calm and stress-free as possible.
BOARDING PREREQUISITES
NON CLIENT REQUIREMENTS:
Our boarding is exclusive to our training clients, Dogs who have not participated in one of AK9’s training programs are required to be actively training or complete our Board & Train, puppy or adult group classes or private classes to qualify for boarding privileges . To register for group class please select group training under training drop down menu. For private training programs please “Register For Training Evaluation” first to determine which private training program best suits your needs.
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS:
Dogs who have done training with Alert K-9 Training but have never boarded with us before are required to “Register For Boarding Evaluation” to determine what your dogs needs are and how we can better assist you.
DISCLAIMER:
COMPLETING AN ALERT K-9 TRAINING PROGRAM WITH YOUR DOG DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR DOGS ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN BOARDING AND/OR DAYCARE PRIVILAGES.
BOARDING DO'S 👍
Do’s:
1. Up-to-date shot records:
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BORDETELLA (Every 6 months)
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RABIES (Every 1 or 3 year)
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DHPP (Every 1 or 3 year)
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Heartguard (Every 1 year)
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Notify us of any medical issues/medication/past surgeries.
Shots must be emailed by you or your vet 1 week in advance to: info@alertk-9.com
2. Collars & Tags:
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nylon or leather collar
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ID tags attached
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Dogtra E-collar (if your dog has one)
3. Food:
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Food contained in a Vittles Vault or equivalent air tight container so rodents and ants cannot invade your dog food. Write dog’s first & last name on ALL items
4. Behavior/training issues:
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Please indicate any new behaviors and/or “incidents” that may have occurred or are ongoing to ensure the safety of your dog and others during their stay.
5. Medical Issues:
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You must inform us of any recent surgeries, medical conditions/meds or past history that is pertinent to your dogs stay so we can ensure your dog is comfortable and safe while in our care.
DO NOT BRING 👎
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Bowls (we provide)
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leashes (we provide)
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blankets & toys (We provide)
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Dog food in the bag
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Dog Crate (unless requested)
NEED A TRAINING OR BOARDING EVALUATION? CLICK HERE
RATES
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Our boarding services include boarding and daycare for all dogs that qualify. Daycare privileges are for approximately 3-5 hours, on our 14,000 sq ft field, 7 days a week. All dogs are housed in our newly constructed, 4800 sf ft building equipped with igloos, Kuranda beds, warm blankets during the winter months.
SOCIALLY & PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED DOGS:
If your dog has aggression issues, medical restraints, or cannot get out with the general population for any other reason at daycare time, the boarding fee is still $55 per dog/per night. A lot of time and attention is taken to manage risk, comfort, and the general well-being of our furry friends with “special needs”. We will always make an effort and allow intermittent exercise time for our “socially challenged” or geriatric dogs to stretch their legs in our isolated excercise pens as well.
TRAINING FEE
If your dog displays continuous unruly obedience or behaviors that are a detriment to his or the other dogs safety and require more than normal attention, you will be charged a board and train rate at the discretion of the trainer upon pickup. Our trainer will assess the needs of each dog individually based on the best interest of our staff and your dog.
Board and train rates are $100 per dog/per night
MEDICATION FEE
Medication Fee:
If your dog exceeds 2 medications per day there will be a fee of $5 accrued per day.
LATE FEE
(Additional $30 fee if pickup is past 11am)
HOURS & RESERVATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The boarding arrival and departure times are scheduled by appointment only. If there has been a change to your reservation please contact us immediately.
Before making your boarding reservation please make sure to get yourself acquainted with our boarding policies.
CANCELLATION POLICY
CANCELLATION POLICIES:
Cancellations are to be made 5 days prior to your pets drop off date and 10 days prior to Peak Seasons.
Peak Season Dates include: Holidays and School district breaks listed under the PEAK SEASON SCHEDULE.
If you do not cancel within the specified grace periods you will incur a 3 day minimum late fee of $120 dollars.
Failure to honor the Cancellation policy can result in forfeiting any future boarding privileges with Alert K9 Training Center.
PEAK SEASON FOR HOLIDAY & LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDING SCHEDULE
JANUARY:
New Years Day: CLOSED
MLK Day : 9-11am
FEBRUARY:
Lincoln’s Day: 9-11am
Washington’s Day: 9-11am
APRIL:
Easter Day: CLOSED
MAY:
Memorial Day: 9-11am
JULY:
July 3rd: 9-11am
4th of July (July 4): CLOSED
SEPTEMBER:
Labor day: 9-11am
NOVEMBER:
Veterans Day : 9-11am
Thanksgiving day: CLOSED
DECEMBER:
Christmas Eve : 9-11pm
Christmas Day : CLOSED
New Years Eve: 9-11am
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BREAKS
May thru August: Summer Break
October: Fall Break
November: Thanksgiving Break
Dec & Jan: Winter Break
March: Spring Break
April: Easter Break
**Regular Drop off and Pick up hours apply to all other days outside of the Peak season & Holiday Schedule.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE BOARDING SCHEDULE
BOARDING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
SUNDAY:
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. (If your boarding reservation arrival/departure falls on a Sunday, you will have to arrange for P/U or D/O the Saturday before or Monday after within our scheduled hours of business.)
SATURDAY:
9am-12:00 (LAST DROP OFF/PICK UP AT 11:45AM)
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY:
9am-11am and 2pm-5:30pm (LAST DROP OFF/PICK UP AT 10:45AM & 5:15PM)